The nameMackenzie
Mackenzie is a Scottish clan name, now mostly a girl's name in the United States.
- Girl's name
- Scottish
Meaning
Mackenzie comes from the Gaelic Mac Coinnich, "son of Coinneach", a name meaning "handsome".
Origin
Scottish, from a clan surname.
History
The actress Mackenzie Phillips launched the name for girls in the 1970s. It was in the American top 100 for girls from 1995 to 2017 and reached 40th place in 2001.
Famous people named Mackenzie
- Mackenzie Davis, actress
- Mackenzie Foy, actress
- Mackenzie Crook, actor
Popularity of the name Mackenzie
Mackenzie in the United States
Mackenzie was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 55,590 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Mackenzie. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2001. Half of all babies named Mackenzie in the United States were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,045 births a year on average, against 3,166 in the five years before.
Mackenzie in the United Kingdom
Mackenzie was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 4,873 births over the decade, 73% of all recorded babies named Mackenzie. Half of all babies named Mackenzie in the United Kingdom were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 53 births a year.
Sibling names for Mackenzie
Names from the same generation as Mackenzie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mackenzie mean?
Mackenzie comes from the Gaelic Mac Coinnich, "son of Coinneach", a name meaning "handsome".
What is the origin of the name Mackenzie?
Scottish, from a clan surname.
Is Mackenzie a girl's or a boy's name?
Mackenzie is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Mackenzie?
In 2024, Mackenzie was the 200th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,520 births.
What are good sibling names for Mackenzie?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jessie, Faith, Katherine and Anna for a sister, Jeremy, Richard, Patrick and Cameron for a brother.
Who are famous people named Mackenzie?
Mackenzie Davis, actress; Mackenzie Foy, actress; Mackenzie Crook, actor.